Cheapest fuel in Reading
Updated 18 September 2026
The cheapest petrol in Reading is 169.9p a litre at Asda, Reading, and the cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Tesco, Reading. Across 14 forecourts in the area, unleaded averages 175.0p.
Filling a 55-litre tank at the cheapest station costs £93.44 — £2.80 less than filling at the Reading average, and £14.85 less than the most expensive forecourt nearby.
- Cheapest unleaded
- 169.9pAsda
- Cheapest diesel
- 195.9pTesco
- Reading average
- 175.0p+1.7p vs UK
- Forecourts tracked
- 14within 6 miles
Fuel prices in Reading
Unleaded in Reading averages 175.0p, which is 1.7p above the national average of 173.3p — more expensive than the UK average. Over a year of fortnightly 55-litre fills that is about £24 more than a typical UK driver pays — which makes picking the right forecourt locally worth more here, not less.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the Reading area is 27.0p a litre. On a 55-litre tank that is £14.85 — the difference between the best and worst choice on the same day, for the same fuel.
Cheapest forecourts in Reading right now
Cheapest petrol in Reading
14 forecourts in the area publish an unleaded price, averaging 175.0p a litre.
| # | Station | Unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda | 169.9p | £93.44 |
| 2 | BP | 171.9p | £94.55 |
| 3 | Tesco | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 4 | Independent / other | 172.9p | £95.09 |
| 5 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 6 | BP | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 7 | Shell | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 8 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 9 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
| 10 | Esso | 173.9p | £95.64 |
Cheapest super unleaded petrol in Reading
13 forecourts in the area publish a super unleaded price, averaging 192.4p a litre.
| # | Station | Super unleaded | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 182.9p | £100.59 |
| 2 | Independent / other | 185.9p | £102.25 |
| 3 | Esso | 188.9p | £103.89 |
| 4 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 5 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 6 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 7 | Esso | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 8 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 9 | BP | 189.9p | £104.44 |
| 10 | BP | 194.9p | £107.19 |
Cheapest diesel in Reading
14 forecourts in the area publish a diesel price, averaging 200.1p a litre.
| # | Station | Diesel | 55-litre tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesco | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 2 | Asda | 195.9p | £107.75 |
| 3 | Esso | 196.9p | £108.30 |
| 4 | BP | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 5 | BP | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 6 | Shell | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 7 | Esso | 198.9p | £109.39 |
| 8 | BP | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 9 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
| 10 | Esso | 199.9p | £109.94 |
About fuel in Reading
Reading has a busy forecourt market driven by M4 commuter traffic, but Thames Valley prices generally run above the national average — a pattern that holds across most of Berkshire and Surrey.
Forecourts in the Reading area are operated by BP (6), Esso (4), Tesco (1), Shell (1), Independent / other (1), Asda (1).
Reading sits in Berkshire, in the South East region. This page covers forecourts within about 6 miles of the town centre, which is the realistic detour range for a fill-up.
Fuel prices in nearby towns
Forecourts compete across town boundaries, so a neighbouring town is often worth a look — especially if you are passing through anyway.
Questions
Fuel prices in Reading — FAQ
Where is the cheapest petrol in Reading?
Asda, Reading is currently the cheapest at 169.9p a litre for unleaded. The five cheapest forecourts in the area are Asda Reading (169.9p), BP Reading (171.9p), Tesco Reading (172.9p), Independent / other 69 London Road, Reading (172.9p), Esso 18-20 Church St, Reading (173.9p). Prices change daily — the live map always shows the current figure.
How much is petrol in Reading?
Unleaded averages 175.0p a litre (£1.75) across 14 forecourts in the Reading area, ranging from 169.9p to 196.9p. Filling a 55-litre tank at the local average costs £96.25.
How much is diesel in Reading?
Diesel averages 200.1p a litre across 14 forecourts in the Reading area. The cheapest is 195.9p at Tesco, Reading, and the most expensive nearby is 217.9p.
Is fuel cheaper in Reading than the rest of the UK?
Reading averages 175.0p for unleaded against a UK average of 173.3p — +1.7p the national figure. See how much petrol costs across the UK for the full regional picture.
How do I get alerts when fuel gets cheaper in Reading?
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Prices are aggregated from retailers' published fuel price feeds under the UK government's open fuel price scheme, which covers Great Britain only. Last updated 18 September 2026. Figures are indicative and can change without notice — always check the price displayed at the pump before filling up. See our privacy policy for how we handle data.